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Coach drops top All Blacks
Steve Hansen wants a “200%” improvement from his players for their clash with the Aussies
Tech’s not just for boys: Microsoft’s DigiGirlz expands career perceptions
Around 70 school pupils attended the event, which included speakers in what might not be considered conventional tech jobs
Blues hand Cheetahs Super 14 thrashing
The Auckland Blues remain in touch with the Super 14 competition leaders after thrashing the bottom-placed Central Cheetahs 46-12 on Friday.
All Blacks, Tonga to kick off 2011 World Cup
The All Blacks will take on the South Pacific island nation of Tonga in the opening match of the 2011 Rugby World Cup, organisers said on Thursday.
Sharks nail first bonus point of season
The Sharks picked up their first bonus point of the season with a magnificent 35-31 win over the Blues in Auckland on Saturday morning.
Super 14 romance blooms
Although the Super 14 begins for most teams this year on Valentine’s Day, it can be assumed that there will be a minimum of love lost.
New Zealand politicians launch election campaigns
The state of the economy in New Zealand was the key issue when the main parties formally kicked off their campaigns for next month’s general election.
Under-pressure All Blacks beat Australia
Prop Tony Woodcock scored two tries as an invigorated New Zealand beat Australia 39-10 in a Tri-Nations rugby Test on Saturday.
England rugby players in NZ police probe
Police in New Zealand are investigating a ”serious allegation” against four England rugby players over an incident in an Auckland hotel room.
Super 14 revamp on the cards
An expanded United States conference-style Super rugby series is being touted by the New Zealand Rugby Union as a way of reviving the flagging Super 14 rugby tournament for the…
Roy Keane to spend some time with the All Blacks
Sunderland manager and former Manchester United star Roy Keane plans to complete his coaching badges with the All Blacks. Keane is studying for his European Football Association…
Hurricanes-Sharks ref’s decision questioned
New Zealand high-performance referee coach Colin Hawke has questioned the performance of referee Paul Marks in the Hurricanes and Sharks’ Super 14 rugby game on Saturday. Hawke…
Super 14 revamp in the works
New Zealand Rugby Union boss Steve Tew was forced into the role of moderator on Thursday as Australian counterpart John O’Neill espoused a radical plan to revamp Super 14 rugby.…
Fitness, new laws hampering SA teams, says Nucifora
Lack of fitness and a sluggish ability to adapt is holding back the South African teams early in the Super 14, according to Blues coach David Nucifora. The Blues thrashed the…